THE OMAHA DAILY HER : SUNDAY , JANUARY 3 , 1892-SIXT1WN PACKS.
SOCIAL LIFE IN OMAHA.
the Beau Monde Did During Now
Year's Week ,
THE CHILDREN HAVE THEIR INNINGS.
Allrniliint on tlm Now Vonr Hull
Dimclng I'urty at UKClurlio Ilcil-
driicr Mrnllmi of
IVciplr.
Tim not ends nmltlio curtain falls :
Tlii-ro Is nw Intnriiido between
Tim iictn , uiiil now tin ; prompter cnlli
Toclnnr llin stiiRo ami change the sceno.
Thus ElLhlcen Mnoty-nuo U o'or ,
And , In the Intorvnl liofoto
Tlnio'ii boll liiis on now Ninety-two ,
We tnkn n , inomont'i brief rovlovr !
"I would not bo a man for all tbo wonlth of ,
the Indlos , " said n fair young woman to her
alter ego Friday evening ut the MllldVd , as
she conned tier dance card and debated how
aho could dance with thirty-two gentlemen
with sixteen numbers on tbo program. Along
tbo walls of tbo ball room black-clothed gentlemen -
tlemon stood In expectant attitudes , waiting
for the Invitation to tbo ilanco which never
came. 'They were wall flowers , as confirmed
us nro some of the fomnlo members of the bout
IF moudo , and tbov didn't Ilka It n llttlo bit.
"But tblnK of the heart burnings I am re
sponsible for ? " said another clover woman.
"It Is quite Impossible to drtnco with all these
\ men , and I am Indebted to them al. ! It will
tnko the whole yonr to fet things right with
mo and I urn not infatuated with the pros-
pectn little bit. "
"Why don't you follow the course I have
mapped outl" said a thlrJ. "Don't ask these
lords of creation but look on this vanltv fair
In microcosm with that subllmo faith which
Carlyle gives to his hero In Sartor Uosnrtus. "
"will you go Into the smoking room ! " said
n tall , finely proportioned bourl to a potlto
blonde as they drifted along the hallway from
the bull room.
"Not just now. I am engaged for n Man
hattan cocktail , ' ' said the Ingenue as alio
winked the other oyu. "
It was Now Year's nlghtl rbolongtnikod
of leap year party was at Us height and the
hours of care given to Its arrancomont was
receiving justification.
In many respects U was the most brilliant
dancing party given nt the Millard for sev
eral yonM.oUt.shinlng oven the Assembly par
ties which weroso much n feature of social
li fa two or three years apo.
Yet tboro were many and some ludicrous
mistakes inndo which will need the toucn of
time to right and tnnyhap explain. And the
young worcnn who would not DO a man
found bow embarrassing It was to 1111 a
program of dances whou all the desirable
waltzcrs huvo been engaged before the evenIng -
Ing of the party.
But then that was another storv.
To Miss AIcKeunn , Miss Yost , Miss Hoag
land , Miss Laura Hoagland , Mlsa Orchard ,
Miss Brown the success of the party is
largely due , while Mrs. Hoaplnnd , Mrs.
Brown , Mrs. Swobo , Mrs , Russell Harrison
and MM. McKcnna olllcinted In the capacity
of patronesses.
There wore many handsome costumes worn
and the young women rolloctoi ! the holiday
cheer in bright eyes and glowintt facis , for
the week with the society sot has not boon
ovriy ambitious.
Miss Nash were a striking French gown of
yellow moire , with u deep quilling about the
skirt , the quilling being accentuated with
.yellow tulle. Pink chrysanthemums gave a
touch of color to the gown , wtillo an algrotta
of the same attracted attention to ttio intel
lectual face.
x Miss \Viullelgh , who has for several years
been a favorite In social circles , although a
resident of Clinton , were a blue faille , fes-
oonod in moussolllno do sola , caught up by
American boiiuty roses.
Miss Mnud Wadlolgh were a beautiful old-
rose faille , trimmed with bands of green rib
bon , caught up on the skirt wltb tiny bows
of embroidered chiffon.
Miss Otetuinl , on this occasion , were
whlto moussollino do sole , a brocaded uodico
being made fascinating with lovers' know.
Mrs. Russell Harrison , a beautiful woman
and n favorite in the social Ufa of both
Washington and Now York , were a pale
citron -colored sat'n with n small rufllo of
black silk ut the bottom , covered with heav
ily jotted net.
Mrs. Lander was the cynosure of all eyes
In a handsome black Jetted not over black
satin , ostrich feathers being employed effect
ively as trimming. .
Ono ot the most beautiful irowns seen at
the party was worn by Mrs. Ernest lliall ,
being n combination of wblto satin and
moizo brocade , a wide vVntteuu plait falling
from the shoulders and forming the train.
, The zouave Jacket was edtred wltb passo-
'montirlo , high and wide sleeves of yellow
satin giving a picturesque touch to the cos
tume.
fi * Miss Sherwood were pin It crcpo and green
velvet.
Miss Nolslo Hughes , ono ot the most
charming of tbU season's dnbutantcs , and ,
withal n very interesting young woman ,
woio n gown of heliotrope albatross , the
bodlco being almost covered with violets and
/chiffon.
C , Miss Emily Wakoloy , still a debutante In
the number of her admirers , notwithstand
ing that this Is her second season , looltod
particularly fascinating in a yellow silk with
V shaped vest of silver brocade , edged with
feather trimming , and she carried a beauti
ful bouquet , of hyacinths and roses.
Mus Mills of Ics Molnus , who bos been n
mnguot to ono of Omuha'a young bachelors
.for several years , were a butt brocaded satin
trimmed in tiny bands of pearl passomontorlo.
Miss Lewis of Boston , blue Drocado satin
trimmed in wide white satin ribbons.
Miss Tbedo Balcb were n pretty white
strlpoil gauze , while her sister. Miss I'lnk
Hatch npi.uarcd in white china silk.
, Miss Grnco Hlmebaugh woio brown croco
with edging of gold passomontorlo.
Mrs. Dan Whcolor were a very striking
dress of pink canton crnpo trimmed with
pink ribbon heuvily spanelod in sliver.
Mrs. Clcmont Chase were a turquoise crepe
caucht up with pink hyacinths.
Another of the young women who found
llttlo dlrtlculty In lllllng her card was Miss
IJalsy Donne , In whlto silk trimmed with
wldo rutllos of lace around the low bodice ,
and she carried an Immense bouquet of
American beauties.
Miss Delia Chandler were a yellow ohina
silk trim mod In yellow velvet.
Miss Mamlo MiToro , a potlto and pretty
girl , were an attractive yellow crope.
Miss Margaret Williams , who enjoys the
distinction of being Omaha's most graceful
dancer , were a Bedford corded clol blue silk
trimmed with blue featl.ers.
Mrs , Newton Barkalow were old rose and
wblto Mile trimmed with whitn laco.
Miss Wakuloy u rich pink silk with white
lace trimmed with embroidered chiffon.
Miss McKunnn were a pretty pn\\n of
whlto satin trimmed with lovers' knots.
Mrs. Wicks , u vivacious mid Interesting
woman , graced a whlto tulle over white
satin.
But there were many beautiful wotn n
present , ami the leap year party of IbUJ will
bo a subject of warm discussion when an
other soison brings about n change In tbo
calendar.
.Among these present were : Mr. und Mrs.
Charles Stewart of Council Bluffs , Mr. and
Mrs. W. Morris , Mr. and Mrs. Bradford ,
Mr. and Mrs. Uomlneton , Mr. and Mrs. AIc-
Corinlck , Mr. unit Mrs. Cudahy , Mr. and-
Mrs. DIota , Mr. and Mrs. Colpetzor , Mr. and
Mrs. Wood , Mr. and Mrs. N. Barkalow , Mr.
and Mrs. Harvey , Mr. and Mrs. S. D. Bnrka ,
low. Mr. and Mrs. O. Green. Mr. and Mrs.
McCormlck. Mr , and Mrs. McCord , Mr. and
Mrs. Hodlck , Mr. uud Mrs. Lani'ar , Mr. and
Mrs. Peck. Mr. and Mrs. Swobo , Mr. and
Mrs : Will Poppleton. Mr. and Mm. Cbaso ,
Mr. and Mr * . Wheeler. Jr. , Mr. and
Mrs. Wilbur , Mr. nnd Airs. Charles
Squlioa , Mr. and Mrs. Hlull. Dr. and
Mrs. Lee , Mr. ana Mrs. W. Hamilton ,
Mrs. Harrison , Mrs. J. J. Brown , Mrs. Book-
with , Mrs. Riwell Harrison , Miss Chandler ,
Miss Crown , Miss Hoagland , Miss Sharp ,
Mlsa Uoane , MUs Emily Wakeley.MIss Ham-
MoMis * Wadlalgh , MUs Dalcouibo , the
Misses Wallare , the MUses Balch , MUs Hub-
bard. MUs Lewis of Boston. MUs Hipp of
Cincinnati , MUs Yost , Miss Corby of St.
Louis. MUs Bache , MUs IJams , Mist Moore ,
MUs tiara Diet on of Minneapolis , Mis * Wil
liams , MUs Youne of Boston , Mrs. Trultt ,
Mrs. Wloks , Mrs. McKonno. Mrs. Honglund
Miss Orchard , Miss Popplotou , MUs Dundy ,
Mils Laura Hoagland. Ml s Ida Sharp , Miss
( , Wakeloy , Mm Stowort , MUs Nash , MUs
Maude Wadlelgh , Miss Sborwood , MUs
Hughes , MUs Cooolaud , Mlsj Bookwlth ,
M * Hlmobausb. MUs Woolworln ,
Miss Robliloux , MU Margaret Pratt ,
Mus Smith , MUs McCnRUO , Miss Harbor ,
Ml * * Chambers , MUs Rawlos , Mist Mabel
Pratt. Mr. Will Wyman , Mr. R. 8. Berlin ,
Mr. Loorals. Mr. Coldwoll Hamilton , Mr
Fnirllold , Ir. Algernon Patrick , Mr.L W.
Patrick , Mr. John Patrick , Mr. Gannett , Mr.
Hall. Mr. Hanry Wyman , Mr. Herbert Cook ,
Mr. Compton , Mr. Will Crary , Mr. Barlow ,
Mr. Cole * . Mr. Charles Rountzo , Mr. Bishop ,
Mr. Hastings , Mr. Drake , Mr. Koed , Major
Cornoffvn , Captain Crowdor , Lieutenant
Hlnos. Mr Prank Hamilton , Mr. Will Pax-
ton. Mr. Curtlss Turner , Mr. Jordan. Mr.
McMillan , Mr. Charles SaundeM , Mr. Plorro
Garnoau. Dr. Summon * Mr. Darling , Mr.
Arthur Oulou , Mr. Crofoot , Mr. Clark
Hodlck , Mr. Clifford Smith , Mr. Voss , Mi' .
Edward Sherwood , Mr. Augustus Kountzo ,
Mr. Chat Redlck , Mr. Will McCaguo. Mr.
W. F. Smith , Mr. J. 1C. Chambers , Lluu-
tcnnnt Powell. Lieutenant Palmer , Lieutenant -
tenant Bookmlllor , Lieutenant Nichols.
A Ilrlllliuit Dancing Party.
Alfred do Mussel soiiowhoro spanks of
tbo delight of sitting on a fauloull by the
window and watching the passing throng ,
but Alfred never could have boon a looker-on
nt a young people's dancln ? party , else ho
would have amoiidod his pleading to suit the
modern method of giving our boys and girls
pleasure.
Last week was purely the children's
\voek , mm everywhere throughout the
city parties and luncheons were given
l < i their hot.or , the older people ,
for oncti , havliiB to stand In the background
while the procession of college boys and sem
inary girls.dtirtod past In the mazy waltz or
more stately minuet. *
Among the beautiful entertainments given
for the llttlo men and women , none were
more gracious than the dancing party Riven
bv Honrv nnd Gordon Clarke at I ho rosi-
dcnco of Mr. H. T. Clarke , Twenty-fifth and ,
Cuss streets.
There Is something delightfully pleasant
about the Clnrlio residence. It has the charm
of boitig lived in and thtoughout reflects n
line nrtisllu taste which is not alwavs to bo
found even in these latter centurv days.
From the wide hallway with Its mussivo
carved oak early English mantel to the beau
tifully proportioned ball room in tbo third
story it U an Ideal city homo. While there
has boon no attempt at elaborate decoration ,
thcro Is n harmony in tone , in finish , which
gives It n restful , bomollko appearance , very
enjoyable. There are no Louis Sclzo chairs
and rococo vases on the mantels , staring ono
another outof countenance , but each room is a
complcto reproduction of adlslinctstyleevon
to the hangings. Tbo mural effects have been
conscientiously considered , and iho architect
and decorator have worked in thorough har
mony.
All the rooms are largo and nlry and thov
open into ono another in a manner which
leaves llttlo to bo desired.
- Mr. Clarke was not limited as to space
when ho built this charming homo and per
consequence it has magnificent proportions.
Off from tlio hallway to the left Is the
drawing room , next to it is the parlor
nnd back of that on thosido of the small hall
way from the potto cochere , is the library , u ,
bijou apartment , lined with books and fur
nished with the easiest of easy furniture.
The dining room is on the north side of the
house immediately In the rear of the Immense
central hull , another perfect apartment.
Above stnlrs the architect , bus shown n
wise judgment In his arrangement of
the sleeping apartments , and each mem
ber of" Mr. Clarke's family has
a line , handsome room in which their lares
and petioles have boon erected. Some ot
the rooms in their pleasing decorations sug
gest the delicacy and daintiness of tuo Ital
ian renaissance. There Is no straining after
effects , but a perfect knowledge of rela
tive tones is overvwhoro discern
ible. The ball room , which was
; iol used on this occasion , is finely
furnished in hard wood , and is almost square
in form , alcoves bora and thorn being sot into
the side walls , which when furnished with
divans will make a beautiful vantage irround
from which to view "tho passing throng. "
Tbo decorations for tbo ovonlne' were
simple , Doing confined mostly to Christmas
evergreens , with Inrgo stands of ferns and
tropical plants adding additionally to the
beauty of the apartments. The naso of the
hallway mantel was banked with
hot house plants , while the grand stairway
was rich with many palms tind ferns. Thn
doubloparlors were canvused for danciDg ,
while the hallway was loft bare.
Mr. and Mrs. Clarice , Miss Clarke and
Messrs. Henry and Gordon Clarke received
at the foot of the stairway , guests entering
from the side , passing above stairs and then
down to whore the recoivine party stood.
Mrs. Clarke was a sweet picture of woman
liness in u handsome gown of black lace ,
with American beauty roses , whllo her pretty
and accomplished daughter , Miss Gertrude ,
were a beautiful and becoming canary col
ored crape , simply made , trimmed with
duchosso'Iaco. slippers und gloves to match.
Miss Fanny Durvoa , a nrotty and piquanto
joung woman , were a gown of figured silk ,
inado princesso , trimmed with Valenciennes
laco.
laco.Miss
Miss Burr of Lincoln , a sweet and lovely
nils3 , wore an India mullo costume , simply
mado.
Miss Mabel Brown was brilliant In rod
silk.
silk.Miss Hall , n striking beauty , with a
line classical face woio n becoming
gown of black tulle with a gold girdle. Amor-
lean beauties.
Miss Helen Hoagland were n very
Frenehv costume of pink crepe ,
Miss Lizzio Allen were a soft yellow crepe
with black bodice.
Miss Susie Colpotzor , with the air of an
castotyi finishing school about her , appeared
in u clinging blue crepe.
MUs lOthol Morse graced a clol blue cropo.
Miss Gertrude Ringwult , ono of the favor
ites in the race for position in tno social
world , were a pale pink silk with tullo.
Miss Lou Hobble , a pretty blue crcpO.
Miss Borlha Sloan , who Is douinod to
wreclc many hearts because of her dashing
dark type of beauty , was lovely In a red
crepe costuuio , thoroughly girlish , with full
sleeves , gloves and boots to match.
Miss JontloYatos , who grows more nnd
moro like hnr mother , Mrs. Henry Yates ,
were a swcui gown of white silk , with red
slippers.
Miss Hattlo Cady were a clol blue cropo.
Miss Bobsto Raymond was dainty In a bril
liant red gown.
Miss Mabel Taylor , red silk trimmed with
moussolllno do solo.
MissCahn , whlto silk.
ftliss Phllllppl were n pretty blue chiffon.
Miss Sherwood , a pretty flowered moussol
llno do solo In u rosebud pattern.
Miss Crauser " , n quaint toilotlo of Quaker
gray cropo.
ISliss Buulah Sharp , who promises to take up
the social reins when thovarn dropped by her
older sisters , xvas attractive In light green.
Miss Lou Drake , pink striped chiffon.
Miss Louise Squire , white sill : , peasant
waist , trimmed with gold.
Refreshments were served in the brilliant
ly lighted dining room at 10:30 and after
wards u few moro numbers were danced , the
guests leaving at midnight.
There woio present : Helen Millard , Fan-
nlo Duryea , LIzzlo Allen , Edna Cowln , Bertha -
tha Sloan , Anna Shwanlk , Winnla Gray ,
Edith Crowell , Hattie Cody , Hortonso
Ulark , Amy Barker , Mabel Taylor , Lulu
Hobble , Louise Squires , Mabel Brown , Jan-
tie Yates , MUs Lt'inan of St. Joseph , MUs
Johnson of bt , Joseph , draco Burr of Lin-
coin , Susie Colpetzor , Gertrude Branch ,
Katie Preston , Edith Prostou , Ui'salo Towlo ,
Gertrude Ring wait , Adelaide Nnsh , Cnrrlu
Mercer , Mamlo Hall , Fannlo Gilbert , Mao
Mount , Bessie Hulbort , Lcm Carter , Mar
garet MeKoll , Helen Hoavland , Florence
Kllpatrlck , Ethel Morse , Florence Mono ,
May Morse , Buulah Shurp , Florence
Krapsor , Ruth Phillip , Emma Sherwood
wood , Louie uud Alice Drake ,
Will Cowip. Herbert Morse , Sam Morse , Jov >
Banter , Scott Brown , Edwin Davis , Edward
Swobo , Dtvlght Swobe , Herman ICountzo ,
Luther Kountzo , Arthur Carter , Carrel Car
ter , Charles Pratt , * Louw 1'ratt , Ward
Clarke , Louis Clarke , Ru&soll Wilbur , Mark
Polack , Frame Hoskcll , Frank McCuuo , HUH-
soil Burt. Richard Gray. Ralph Connol , Carl
Connel , Sam Burns , Will Burns , Howard
Tllden , Rae Hobble , James Wallace , Fred
Lake , Masher Colpotzer , Jay Bovd , Bert
Raymond , Fwd Schneider , Wuldeii llranch ,
George Purvis , Morrol Brown , Ezra Mlllaru ,
Ross Towlo , George Gilbert , Archlo Nuuglo ,
Archie Pratt , Uollm Smith , Percy Jensen ,
Rex Morohouso , Asa Shlverlok , Mont ICeu-
uard , Mr. Vaughn of Now York.
Thu .Mount Cotillon.
Mr. and Mrs. Mount gave one of the prot-
ttosl cotillons of the season on Now Year's
ove. The dalaty maids and handsome youths
norno for tbo uiid-wlutor holidays cavu thorn-
solves up to cards , muslo and chased the
Ilootlutr hours with merry feou Mr. and Mw.
Mount worn assisted In receiving by Miss
Mount , Mr. ana Mrs. Collins. The parlors
wore beautifully decorated wltn pottea plants
nnd flowers. LiehtrofrcshmonLs wcronorvcd.
Tlio youmf Indies present were Lolta Car
ter , Etnmil Crandnll , Allco Drnko , Ruth
Phllllppi.Edlth Smytho. Mabel Taylor. Fan-
nle Duryoa , Lulu Smith , Frances Gilbert ,
Ethel MONO , Louise Hobble , Moo
Morse , Florence Mono , Bosslo Raymond
mend , Florence Crnpsor , Myrtle
Roblson , Joannlo Brown , Anna Shlvorlclt ,
Bertha Van Camp , Bosslo Dufronu. Jessie
Oodso , B-jsslo Towlo , Blrtio Biilbach , Evn
Kounard , Emma Moore , Mabel Barker ,
Edna Cowln , Edith Preston , Bosslo Hulbort ,
Emma Sherwood , Sue Colpotror , Helen
Hoaeland , Hattie Cadv , Winifred Gray.
Boulah Sharp , Bessie Dunham and Mabel
Brown.
The young men present were Arthur
Carter , Ralph Crnndoll , George Purvis , Ed
Alexander , Charles Pratt , Louis Pratt ,
Rollin Smith , Fred Ilartmnu , George Gilbert ,
Archlo Pratt , Frank Haskofl , Fred
Lane , Rae Hobble , James Wai-
lace , Henry Clarke , Gordon Clarke ,
Bert Raymond , Frank McCuno , Fred
Dufrono , Archlo Nnuglo , Edwin Swobo ,
Dwlght Swobo , Ross Towle , Russell Burl.
Linsloy Sherwood , Mosior Colpotzer , Paul
Hoagland , Dh-k Gray. Bert Gray ,
Jock Sharp. Bert Morse , Sam Morfo.
Mont IConnnrd , Will Hartman , Will
Gardner , Irvln Gardner. Chorlio Brown ,
Asa Shivorlck , Will Cowln , Ralph Council ,
Carl Council and Will Burns.
Among the Invited ettosts were MUs
Mnttlo Hayward of Nebraska City , Misses
Jennie nnd Myrtle Montgomery , Mlssos
Marirarct Carpuutor nnd Bculah Hall of
Oswego , ICan. , and MUs Ruby Rlloy of In
dianapolis. _ _ _ _ _
A J'rctty Holiday Wudillng.
St. Barnabas was the sccnoon Wednesday
of a very pretty wedding , the parties In In
terest being Miss Allco Knight Tracy and
Mr. Herbert Vnllentlno Alien of Jnnusvillo ,
Wis. Tha sacred edlllco was cxquisitoly de
corated with garlands of evergreens , while
upon the altar Christmas lilies "sivayod and
bung1 tolling the nature of the occasion ,
which was Joyous In the ox t re mo.
Promptly nt high noon the wedding pro
cession entered from the choir room , glad
tones of the Wedding March echoing over the
heads of the waiting congregation.
The ushers , Mr. Pogne , Mr. Ton Eyck ,
Mr. George nnd Mr. Forsman , led the pro
cession , followed by the maid of honor , Miss
Hodson , walking nlono. Then carne two
rjrotty children , Grotchon Nye and Jean
Weston , the former bearing the ring , the lat
ter strewing flowers in the pathway of the
fair young brldo who came next In order ,
walking alone. At tlio chancel she was met
by tuo groom and his best man , Mr. Sctmllor
of Janosvlllo. Rev. John Williams , rector ,
read the service , Mr. Tracoy , father of the
brldo , giving her into the keeping of her now '
lord.
The bride was a swcot picture of girlish
loveliness , robed In heavy whlto satin
trimmed exquisitely in point luco and om-
broiderea moussellino do solo , loops
ot sniilax giving a dash of color
to the happv effect , which was
was still further aucinontod by the rich
Arussels not veil falling gracefully over the
girlish figure. Miss tlodson was costumed
in embroidered chiton over faille , doml-train
and decollete.
After the service the wedding party drove
to the brido'3 residence where a breakfast
was served , the guests being : Mr. Botsford ,
Janoavtllo ; Mr. Russell. Jnnosvlllo ; Mr.
Shorlll , Janosvillo ; Miss Hodson , Jnacsvlllo ;
Mr. nnd MM. Talcott. Mooreland , la. ' , Mrs.
Watson , Moaroland , la. ; Mr. nnd Mrs. Wes
ton , of Fort Dodco ; Mr. and Mrs. Rlall , Mrs.
Burns , Mrs. Hyr.dshaw , Chicago ; Mrs.
Busholl , Council Bluffs : Miss Willis , Mrs.
Fred Nyo.
At 7 o'clock Mr. nnd Mrs. Allen loft on a
wedding tour of the west. They \vlll return
to Omaha in n fortnight and then go on to
Jauosvlllo to make their homo.
A X nv Veur's K\o Juorjtlon.
Mr. and Mrs. George A. Joslyn , 2111
Emmet street , Kountzo place , gave a reception
tion and dancing party Thursday evening to
their niece. Miss Anglo Boyco and her
friends , Mlssos Nora Gibson and Wort ,
which deservedly ranks among iho leading
social events of last wcok.
Mr. Joslvn has a beautiful homo InKountyo
place , the rooms opening into one another
very pleasantly , the architect having used ,
the space allotted to him most admirably.
But it is in the artistic decorations and
furnishings that the Joslvn residence ex
cels. Throughout the daintiest of shades
have boon usod. the most discriminating care
being shown in combining effects , which ,
instead of diminishing the size of the apart
ments , really makes them look larger. The
parlor on the north was a picture in
its soft hangings of mauve , while
pretty lamps and curious bits of bric-a-brac
added still further to the pleasing surround
ings. Excellent pictures , hang on the walls
and everywhere ono turns something quaint
gathered In voars of travel Is soon.
In addition to tbo pretty curtains , roses
nnd smllax helped to make the lower portion
of the house n bower of boauty. The irtantcl
in the parlor was banked with American
beauties , while the dining room was resplendent -
dent in ovorgrcons , holly and smllnx. The
table was effectively decorated , a soft ,
dark cloth covering it , upon which stood
candelabia at either ond. tloro and tboro
also stood out glass dishes filled with bonbons
bens , the oltoct under the shaded lights
being very restful.
Mrs. Joslvn , Miss Boyco , Miss Gibson and
Miss Wort received in the parlor , Mrs.
Joslvn ' wearing a prutty costume of green
silk'simply mado.
Miss Boyco wore a becoming gown of pinir
embroidered crepe , velvet bauds - ef
fectively to Its beauty.
Miss Gibson , a very stylish young woman ,
were a smart gown of white silk with luco
over dress , sllppors to match.
Miss Wort were a dainty tollotto of whlto
organdie.
Miss Wedge were a pretty shade ot blue
silk trimmed with quantities of ribbon and
whlto laco.
Miss Balloy were a white Louis Solzo gown
with a mauve colored train.
Mrs. McDanicts graced a pretty pink silk
trimmed with bands of velvet , cntralno.
Miss Livesoy were a graceful dross of yel
low silk filled at the shoulders with Ullos ot
the valloy.
Mrs. Pinto who is quito n favorite In
Kount/o Plnco circles , were a white striped
silk , dccolloto.
Mrs. Bishop , shell pink cloth , trimmed
with passementerie.
Miss Ada Parker , a very attractive young
woman , were a pink embroidered chiffon ,
whllo her sistor. Miss Alice Parker , were
whlto silk und flowered chiffon.
Miss MoLaln , rod croue.
MUs . H.uinmn attracted attention in a
lovely gown of cream surah , trimmed with
plnlc ro-ics.
Mrs. Stoddard had on a beautiful white
coided silk gown , ontralno.
The guests present were : Mr. and Mrs.
Stoddard , Mr. and Mrs. Hall , Mr. and Mrs.
Pinto , Mr. and Mrs. Craig , Mr. and Mrs.
Bryans , Mr. and Mrs. Cobb , Mr. and Mrs.
McDaniels , Misses Bishop , Alexander ,
Fisher , Bailey , Keller , Haskoll , Bauinan ,
Minnie Bauinan , McLaln. Livesoy , Strang ,
Parker , Allco Parker , Hartman , Church ,
Strawn , Messrs. Alexander , Llvosov , God-
fro v , Holln , Farnsworth , Porloy , Barrett ,
McLaln , Strang. Sherman , Beach Mornn.
Knouso , Moran , Smith , Foyo , Howell , Grout
lager , Ross , Boitwlck , Russell , Schollor.
Tilt ) Coiiiii'U DinicliiK I'ltrty.
In lionor of her two ous , Ralph Sheldon
Council and Carl Connell , Joseph Barker ,
Jr. , airi William Tracy Burns of Anaconda ,
Mrs. W. J , Conaoll entertained with a danc
ing party Monday evening at iho Council
residence at Tweiity.fotirth and St. Mary's
avenue.
The house was prettily decorated with
palms and evergreens , in addition to hosts of
Japanese lanterns which were bung about
the room In picturesque confusion. The lemonade -
onado bowl , for the young people have not
become blase enough to love punch , was
stationed in'tho corridor loading from the
main hallway , n largo Japanese umbrella
hung over tho. bowl , the rim of tbo umbrella
bolncr also decorated. with lanterns.
In fact , tbo party was suggestvo ! of tno
Feast of Lanterns which U so often celebrated
lu oriental countries.
The whole lower floor xvas canvasod for
dancing except the hall and tbo young man
and women entered upon the festivities of
the week with the exuberance of spirit that
tells of Hooting Joy * . It was the last week of
the holidays and tbo children determined to
rnaka tha moat of It , ovou It hollow eyes and
languid looks told of Into hours and heavy
suppers.
Mrs. Connell who U a i-aro hottest loft
nothing undone for the pleasure ot her sons'
guests and among tbo delightful or.totaln-
monts ot "children's wook" the Council
dancing party will rank among the first. It
was perfect in every feature. There
was llttlo crowdhui-ln Iho dancing rooms
nnd the boys and plrU were very happy.
Refrothmonti wprrr served In the second
story , at small tal > | oi , ' which hail previously
lieen used for caret playing by these who
either did not dance or tllu not care to Join
In the revelry bolowTtnlrs.
The orchostrn tyas stationed lit the roar
hallway und played n well arranged dance
program. The danccVcards were very unique ,
the lly loaf having a number ot swallows In
relief upon It wltb tttmvonU "Homo Again , "
In gold letters Immediately underneath tha
birds , together with Ulo data "Monday evenIng -
Ing , UcenmborUS. lh2JJ' There were present :
Edna Cowln , Fnnnio Cole , Fay Cole , Mabel
Brown , Gertrude mint-wait , Allco Dr.iko ,
Bcrthn Sloan , MabAl. Hollman , Soima Hell-
man , May , Kthol and Florence Morse , Bnsslo
and Helen Peclr , Blanche Estubroolc , Helen
Hoagland , Eugenia Brown , Fannlo Gilbert ,
Margaret Brown , May Hamilton , Miss
Johnson , Miss Lemon , Miss Cook ,
Winifred Groy , Anna Hlvi-nck , Lula Hobble ,
1C nun a Sherwood , Leila Carter , Suslo Col-
pctzer , Dora Raapko , Bosslo Towlo , Luclllo
Plnnoy , Jon tie Yates , Gertrude KounUo.
Helen Millard , Grctchcn Crounso ,
Marie Crounso , Agnes Reed , Loulso
Holler , Lily Moore , Frodrloa Wessells ,
May Nash , AUoluldo Nash , Mabel Taylor ,
Fan tile Duryoa , Darllnu Coo. Edith uud
Katie Prostou , Grace Alton , Bculah Sharp ,
Loulso Squires , Bosslo Raymond , Mnttlo
Cady , Anna Kelley , Marie Coffman ,
Lulu Smith , Ootnvia Whcatou. Esslo
Donisc , Florence Kilpatrlok , Mary Barker.
Ammlo Lionbcrgor , May Mount. Anna
Bcchol. Bcsslo Ilurlburt , Joseph Barker , Jr. ,
James Wallace. Russell Wilbur. Allen Hop
kins , Millard Hopkins , Ezra Millnrd , Georco
Doane , Herman Kountze , Luther Kountzo ,
Russell Burt. Hurry Yates , William S. Burns.
Gray and Chaillo Montgomery , Fredoriclc
Lake , Carl and William Burnham , Jay Boyd ,
Snmuol Burns , Herbert Plnnoy , Ross Towlo ,
Ralph Richardson , Alfred Barker , Dwlght
licr , Samuel Caldwell , Raymond Hun-
drlx , Herbert Raymond , Louis and
Charlie Pratt , Horuurt and Samuel
Morse , Monte Kennnrd , Howard Tlldon ,
George Purvis , Henry Claric , Gordon Clark ,
Frame nnd Charllo Morsoman , Henry
Rnapkc , William Cowln , Mosior Colpotzer ,
Atthur Carter , Lindsay Sherwood. Ray
Hobble , Asa Shlvorick , Herbert and Richard
Gray. Frederick Hamilton , * George Gilbert
Charllo Brown , Paul Hoaglaud , Edward nnd
Dwight Swobo.
tlio Now Vciir
The employes of May Meyer & Bro. tendered -
dorod n reception to their friends Now Year's
night In the music hnll above the storo. The
guests were received by Misses Ada Stlck-
loy. Morse , Lena Butts , Ida Wheeler , Por-
rino.
rino.At
At 8 o'clock a game of progressive high flvo
began nnd lasted until 10 , whou the prizes
were awarded as follows : First prize , a sil
ver picture frame , Mrs. McGrow ; gentle
man's prize , a silver match safe , Mr. L.
Walker : ladies' booby prize , n gold hairpin ,
Miss L. Seritoii ; contlemon's booby prize ,
Mr. W. Ponder. After the cards came light
lofrcshmonts , consisting of coffee , cake , ice
cream and fruit. Whllo the guests partook
of the refreshments the following program
was carried out :
Mandolin club . Prof. Sartorlus
I'mnobolo . , . Mr. ( } . Mcl'liur on
houa Ava Jlarlu . MM. Joseph flitter
Violin solo . 1'rof. Hull
Murtln Calm , accompanist.
Song-Iiass . . . Mr. W. A. Derrick
I'lanosolo 1'or thoojjaaslon .
. Composed by Charles Stephens
Mandolin club . . . . . < „ > . . I'rof. Sarturlus
The lloor was then -clouted and dancing
was indulged iu until , the small hours of the
mornlne. Among tuoip present were : Mr.
and Mrs. J. F. Pond.orMr. and Mrs. Jesse
Whlto , Mr. nnd Mrs' , .Joseph Rlttor , Mr. and
Mrs. Charles Rogers."Mr. and Mrs. A. Pat
terson , Mrs. T , Klut * . ' Mr. and Mrs. M. Van
Horn , Mr. and Mrs. IV Hover , Mr. and Airs.
T. Gross , Mr. and Mrsi Ma'x Bri/zl. Mr. nnd
Mrs. John Roth , Mr. . and Mrs. D. Sampson ,
Mr. and Mrs. Leonard , Mr. and Mrs. O.
Pihl , Mr. and Mrs. Kottern , Mr. nnd Mrs.
L. Bothwoll. Mr. ai\U Mrs. T. il. Hart , Mr.
Mr. nnd Mrs. L. Wotfo1. Mr. und Mfcs. Wil
liam White , Misses n'orrill , Louis , Isottio
nnd Efllo Now , AddioNewman , Tilllo New
man , Hclon Budman , Hoyor , McGrew , Sea-
ton , Wheeler , Mesfn-q. Bloedol , Smytho ,
Boyles , Eu. Wcssel/Longstadtor , He.yn.Alox.
Wcssol , Deichos , Xdiiar Wessol. Kohp ,
Smith. A. niudskOfT.-li&uts 'Uthdskoff , Por-
'
flold , Slopho'n , JUllus'Meyor , Schaffor , Derrick -
rick Cumlngs , Satorlus , Thomas Boyd , A.
Calm , Martin Cdhn , ' Albert Cahn , Snyder ,
E. Whitman , Burkloy , L. RoitanburH. Will
Ponder ZiUnmnu , E. Xltzmiinn , J. Cotter ,
llarvov Smith , Widemore , C. C.Schaffer ,
Mr. Woodbridgo.
The success of the entertainment was duo
in great part to tbo efforts of Mr. A. Mandol-
bcrg and his assistants on the arrangement
committee , Mossri. D. Sampson , T. Porfleld ,
Al. Barston , Arthur Smith , William Bloodol.
The Kindergarten ) : ntertuliiiiirnt.
Ono of the most attractive and unique of
tbo numerous holiday entertainments was
that arranged by Miss Evelyn Griftlths for
her kindergarten pupils at ! i" > 00 Davenport
street. Her home , so admirably adapted for
the occasion , was handsomely decorated with
mistletoe and holly and sweet with the frag
rance of La Franco roses and chrysanthe
mums. A lovely Christmas tree , filled with
presents , was the center of interest for the
children , as it contained presents made
by tbo little ones lor the mothers
in attendance. At a signal from
the piano , the children , who hnd all boon in
the chambers upstairs , marched down singIng -
Ing their pretty songs and waving flags ,
through the parlors into the kindergarten
room. Thcro they performed the evolutions
which they had been taught with nil the pre
cision of llttlo soldiers , and In their dainty
toilets , with bright , happy faces , they formed
n lovely picture. After completing these ex
orcises they saag a number of kindergarten
songs and played the usual school games ,
when they took their seats anil listened to
recitations. Refreshments were served ,
parents and children alike participating ,
nftor which the presents were distributed
und the party dispersed. Among the lady
patrons of the school present were : Mesdames -
dames Cudahy , Road , Bradford , Now ,
Moday Collins , Richardson , Dlokoy , Shori-
dun , Gilbert , Barkalow , C. Cahn , Martin
Cahn , Halncs and McCaguo.
In Honor of Tlii'lr Sons.
Wednesday evening Mr. nnd Mrs. C. S.
Montgomery entertained for their sons ,
Charles nnd Gray , who nro students at Farl-
bault , Minn. , where so many of the Omaha
youths are in training. The house is de
lightfully arranged for dancing four rooms
on the lower floor opening into ono another ,
the double parlor and dining room having
boon canvassed for the ovouing. A pleasing
feature of the occasion was the dance inusio
played by a number of harpists , the rythmic
flow of iho muslo being an Incentive to nim
bi a toot to distinguish themselves in the
wait/ and quadrille. , .
It U wonderful wVal changes have boon
mndo In the manner , , of children's enter
tainments during1' the past ton
years. Tlmo woH" ' that the children
were compelled to rdniuln religiously In the
background until th.iiJVnrs gavu thorn might
to bo hoard from. IJQ.I.V , at ( ) , and possibly
earlier , they uru sent , tp the dancing school ,
the deportment toachci ; ; they take French or
Gorman , and by the tltno they are 15 are a
very great deal easlerth society than their
fathers nnd mother.Vah'd yet to have looked
on nt the Montgomery.1) party ono could not
belp but command the change In the manner
of children's educating , for already they nro
real men aud women. . ' ' .standing with reluct
ant foot whoio the brook and river meet. "
Upstahs Mrs. Montgomery had placed a
number of small tables ; for the card players In
the party , and lion 'Wo refreshments were
served , u very plotsunt idea , avoiding the
confusion of going Into the dining room and
making elaborate donation ni'cossary.
There were no doioratons ; | to gpoaft of on
Wednesday evening , Mrs. Montgomery tie-
Having that the bovs nnd girls were lu for a
good tune , und they had It.
These who were present woro.
Cadet Kounsmau , Cadet Hulso , Cadet
Wolior , Cadet Fowler , Cadet Dufrono , Cadet
Bush , Cadet Counell , Cadet BomU. Cadet
Baker , Bert Schneider , Frnnk richnolder ,
Bert Raymond , Robert Morse , Sam Morse ,
Arthur Carter , Carl Connell , RossTowlo , Ruy
Hobble , Clayton Goodrich , Mosler Colpotzor ,
Allan Hopkins , Millard Hopkins , Warner
Field , Charles Wilbur , James Ritchie , Wal
ter Chapman , Eugene Mills , Lewis Pratt ,
Charles PrattSuslo Colpotzor , Mona Martin ,
Bertha Sloan , Jessie Dickonson , May Barl-
lett , Marjory Uitchle , Lolla Carter ,
Hattie Cady , Loulo Hobble , Gertrude
trudo Goodrlob , Winifred Gray , Mary
Johnson , Allco Druko , Louisa Drake ,
Bessie Towlo , LouUn Squires , Darlino Coo ,
MUs Barker , MUs Sherwood , Misses Howell ,
Missus Phclps , MUs Walklin , MUs Fowler ,
Miss Barker , George Martin , Uaylortl Mar
tin , George West , Waldou Branch , Joe
Barker , Fred Hnrtman. Lindslov Sherwood ,
Ed Swooo , Dwlght Swobo , Cadet Gray ,
Cadet Eosson , Cadet Igoo.
Tim DrnliMfll Utsli-Tlio flilli.
On Now Year's eve Iho nbovo club assem
bled at the rosldonco of Mr. and MM. An
drew Potorsou , Thirty-third nnd Sprague
streets , nnd played hl h-flvu nnd partook of
the flagrant "nectar , " fruit nnd other doll-
cacios. Mrs. Doogan and Mr.Glondonlng
carried off the honors , and for ouco Mrs.
Glendcnlng nnd Mr. Wilson were not In It ,
nnd before leaving they fully resolved to
laarn the "Rnmo'1 before again attempting to
plav it. About 11 o'clock all present sat
down to nn elegant and delicious outlay of
viands , which highly redounded to tbo credit
of the hostess , proving that .sho had studied
to launch her guests on the now > carlu the
midst of good cheer nnd happiness. Playing
Was resumed and Kept up until the wco small
hours , when they dispersed with an agree
ment to moot nt the same place next year on
Now Year's ovo. These present were Mr.
and Mrs. J. H. Glondenlng , Mr. nnd Mrs. J.
T. Giliam , Mr. nnd Mrs. J. P. Docgan , Mr.
and MM. W. H. Robertson , Mr. anil Mrs. G.
E. Wilson nnd Mr. nnd Mrs , A. Peterson.
This is the secoml season of the club'a exist-
once. It Has n membership of twelve anil U
exclusive. The meetings nro hold regularly
on Saturday night of each wcuk , nnd the
members take turn In entertaining the club.
A Prrtty Lunrlii'im.
A lovely luncheon was plvoti Tuesday nf-
tornoon by Miss Gertrude Hingwnlt , in honor
of Mr. Joseph Barker , Jr. The house was
artistically decorated with hotly , mistletoe
and cedar In honor of the event , the happy
effect brightened by rod roses nnd the light
ot pink candles.
After a well considered luncheon of sov-
crnl courses , thoyotinu friends of the hostess ,
who have quite dominated the social llfo of
the metropolis since tlm advent of the holi
days , played "kono" the principal prizes beIng -
Ing won by Miss Helen Millnrd , Miss Loulso
Dohertv , Mr. Luther Kountzc. nnd Mr.
Edcar morsmnn.
These were present : Miss Gertio Kountzo ,
Mr. Joseph Barker , Jr. . Miss Helen Millard ,
Mr. Luther Kountzo , Miss Jontio Yates , Mr.
Herman D. Kountzo. Miss Bosslo Peck , Mr.
Ezra Millard , MUs Mao Hamilton , Mr. Wil.
Ham B. Cowtn , Miss Belle Morrow , Mr.
Frnnk Morrow , MUs Edna Cowin , Mr.
Frederick Lake , Miss Mabel Brown , Mr.
Henry Clnrko , Miss Florence Morse , Mr.
Joseph J. Morsmnn , Miss Mabel Taylor ,
Mr. Gordon Clarke , MUs Hclon
Burnham , Mr. Edgnr Morsmnn , Jr. ,
Miss Louise Squires , Mr. Ralph Connell ,
Miss Mav Morse , Mr. William Burns , Miss
Solla Carter , Mr. Arthur Curler , Miss Fay
Cole , Mr. Ira Van Camp , Miss Emma Sherwood
wood , Mr. Russell Wilbur , Miss Bosslo Raymond
mend , Mr. Dwlght Swobo , Miss Louisa
Doherty , Mr. Millurd Hopkins , Miss John
son , St. Joseph. Mo. ; Mr. Ray Hobble , Miss
Cooke , Milwaukee ; Mr. Edward T. Swobo ,
Miss Lulu Hobble , Mr. Bert Raymond , Miss
Leuimon , St. Joseph , Mo. ; Mr. Frederick
Hamilton , Mr. Allan Hopkins , Mr. AsaShlv-
onck.
_
Mil. II. C. Ititrr'M Uuiltal.
The muslcalo given on Tuesday ovonlng nt
the rosldonco of Mrs. C. S. Potter , on South
Twenty-fifth nvonuo , by the pupils of Mrsi
H. C. Burr , was ono of the pleasant occasions
of the holiday season. The pupils taking
part were : Nona and Kitty Smith , Mary
Fltchott , Ida Moore , Bcsslo Bedford , Georgio
Fltchett , Allco Ferguson , Emma Potter ,
Delia Soars , Clommie Russell and Vvlnnio
Gray.
To muslo lovers who see the promise of the
future in the performance of today , the play
ing of these llttlo misses , and the manifest
study not of notes and staves alone , but of
tlio thought for which notes , staves nnd a
piano are a mode of expression will not soon
bo forgotten. Real talent was dlspla > ud by
several , but all of the nuuibors given showed
such faithful study nnd such an interest in
the work that It would bo unfair to accord
creator crodlt to one than to another.
Dancing ; the Your Auny.
Ono of the jolliest of the wood's dancing
parties was that held at the Paxton Thursday
evening. Though thoroughly informal , the
invitations having boon given- verbally nnd
by telephone the day previous , it brought to
gether a number of the leading social
lights , aud the old year was danced away
under delightfully pleasant circumstances.
'iho muslo was gooJ , the largo parlors
finely canvased , the people were congenial ,
what moro could bo demanded to make an
ovonlng eventful J
Luncheon was served at midnight , the
sturdy youngster , 181)2 ) , receiving a round of
welcome from the guests.
Among these present were : Mr. and Mrs.
Smith , Mr. nnd Mrs. Riall , Mr. nnd Mrs.
Richardson , Mr. aud Mrs. Truett , Mrs. Mc-
Konnn , MUs McKenna , Miss Orchard , Miss
Dewey , Miss Dundv. Mrs. Charles Dewey ,
MUs Yost , Miss Williams , Miss Hookor.
Miss Smith , Miss Mills of Dos Molnes. Miss
Lewis of Boston and Miss Stewart of Coun
cil Bluffs.
The gentlemen were : Messrs. H. F. and
W. T. Wyman , William Hamilton , Ed. Sher
wood , Dick Berlin , Robert and John Patrick ,
Arthur Smith , Dr. Wilcox. W. L. McCnguo ,
John Fornst , Nod Hooker , Al. Patrick ,
Charles Saumlors , Mr. Fuirflold , Mr.iCopo-
land , Art Guiou , Ike Colos , Lieutenant
Palmer. Earl Gannett.
lit I'ort Oiimlm ,
M-s Wheaton , Mrs. Wicks nnd Liouton-
tenant Kinzio spout the early p irt of the
week nt Kearney , the guests of Mr. and Mrs.
Juan Boylo. A concert was given Mr. Kin
zio by his friends there Tuesday evening at
the now opera house. Never did his glori
ous tenor volco sound to a batter advantage
or moot with warmer npproclation'nnd hearty
applause. The Second infantry has Just
cause to bo proud of Mr. Kinzio.
Lieutenant and MM. Pickering gave a de
lightful card party Thursday evening in
honor of Lieutenant Mnrkhnrt , who ha * re
cently boon ossltrned to this regiment. Miss
Waring was the fortunate winner of an
after-dinner coffco cup and saucer In whlto
and gold. Captain Dumrsar , was awarded a
dainty -postal cord holder. A merry party
watched the old year out and the now
yont1 In.
MUs Florence Hart stuff ufter n pleasant
visit homo during the holidays returned to
her studios In New York.
Mrs. Fox of Detroit Is the guest of her
sister , Mrs. Frank Wheaton.
Dn und MM. Spencer return Monday from
Fort Loavonworth where they have boon the
guests of Lieutenant and Mr. Bcuhnin for
the pa. t wook.
Regretfully did tbo garrison bid good bvo
to Miss Dana yesterday when she loft the
fort toroturn-to her homo in Pennsylvania.
Hliu Wax .SiirpiNcil.
Tuesday evening a number of Miss Fo-
ilora Wolff's friends , lea rains that It was
Miss Fedora's birthday , determined upon n
surprise , aud at H o'clock called at the rosl
donco of tliolr play mute and frlond on Harnoy
street. MUs Wolff Is a bright and interest
ing llttlo woman , an accomplished plantsto
for her ago , and the coming of her young
friends brought Joy nnd happiness in Its
train. Tha guests played games , lUtenoJ to
the young lady play the piano , and then to
cap tno ovonlng n feast of good things was
spread , which wa filled with the spirit of
holiday cheer.
There were present , bcsldo the llttlo visi
tor. * : Linn nnd Hunehen Kohfeld , Hulcm
nnd Miriam Hurt , Bertha Newman , Fnnnio
Meyers , Emily Bowles , Ethel GInsor , Bortlo
Bali , Al Solomon , Morgan Sherwood , Carl
Meyers , Fred Flrroll , Carl Patrick , Julius
Wolff , HannnU Wolff , Palsy Hart.
Olcliratlni ; St. SU < > itor'n Nl
A score or moro levers of good muslo nnd
good comradshlp were the guests ql Mr.
and MM , Muontoforlng Thursday evening at
their rosldonco , I'JO North Twonty-slxth
Btroot , to assist the host and hostess lu for
mally welcoming the chubby-limbed Infant ,
18'.fJ , according to the tlrao honored German
custom which prevails on St. Sylvester's
nit-lit.
There was good muilo. that goes without
saying , both vocal and Instrumental , the
loading musical lights of tlm city being pros-
< ftit , and ono of tbo most delightful of cviin-
Ings was pa.ssd with Just enough Bohemian-
Is m to maUo It all the moro unjoyaulo , be
cause of the informality which prevailed.
Mino. Muontefonng nnd Mr. Cahu begun
the foust of tone with a duo by two plunos ,
"Cachouno , " by Jadossohu , Us first perform-
nnco In Omaha. Herr JadossoDn shows In
this composition a tlno scholarly appreciation
of tone with tone and U really ono of
tbo gniat composers of thiso ( In do
bleclo days. It was played with
muslclnnly tooling , the players being
en rapport with tno master. It U n ponderous
derous production and would oxclto llttloen-
thualasm among iho masses , but musicians
nnd Iqvors ot n high grade ot muslo would
find In this tone-poo in much to enthusiasti
cally praiso.
MM. J , W. Cotton , whoso volca has grown
very much In volume since she was n pupil of
Mine. Loulso Cnppiant , sang with line effect
Gounod's strong nnd pootlo storv , "Klni ; Out
Wild Bolls. "
Mrs. Martin Cnhn , who has not boon heard
lately in the musioixl circles of the city , sang
with line fueling W. O. Smith' * "Entreaty , "
n style ot composition | ust suited to the
aluRor's voice.
Mine. Mucutofortng played the first move
ment of Giles's concerto In a manner that
called out loud applause. Her phrasing wns
always clear and well emphasized , whllo her
physical power astonished oven these who
have lionrd the mndtimo on former occasions.
MM. Cotton , always gracious , especially
when the pleasure of her friends Is involved ,
snug two numbers next , n dainty conceit by
Nevin nnd n pootlo gem by Rubenstoln.
Tosti's "aoronnta" wns another of the
numbers whlcn gave pleasure , Mrs. Cahn
showing that although tbo cares ot mother
hood were hers , she stilt kept In touch with
the host music nnd did not mean that her
voice should grow unused to nrtlstio effects.
The musical proeratnmo wa-s concluded by
playing Kilter's "Danso Tchorkcsso , " Mrs.
MuontoferliiK and Mr. Calm again scoring n
decided success. In some respects it was the
best number given by thojo talented musi
cians. The composition Is one of the best of
the modern school nnd Is a great favorite
with pianists.
Mr. Calm's playing of the second piano
was quito in keeping'with his reputation as
a musician. Ho roads readily anI there is no
clap-trap in what ho does , reflecting in his
technique the power of his teacher , Herr
Jadassohn.
Justnt I-o'clock Mr. Mctntosh announced
the birth of the now year lu nn original
couplet nnd the guests clinked glasses ns nn
accompaniment to"Auld Lang Svno. "
There were present Mr. nnd Airs. Mcln-
tosh , Mr. und MM. J. R. Buchanan , Mr. and
Mrs. II. P. Whltmoro. Mr. nnd Mrs. Martin
Cahn , Mrs. J. W. Cotton , Dr. nnd MM.
Grossman , flir. and Mrs. Snyder , Mrs. Mc-
' Aushind , MM. McShunc , Mmo. Mori nnd Mr.
'Clarence Brown.
Kr\l\lniuii Old Custom.
Misses Mat lo nnd Ida Sharp were homo on
Now Year's day from U until (1 ( , and during
the hours named their residence , ' 'O.M Doug
las street , was filled with the youth and
beauty of the metropolis , in addition to many
of the older residents of tha city with whom
the Misses Sharp have been on terms of in-
timncy for years.
It was n Jolly afternoon and the callers
wcio a unit In declaring that the old custom
of Now Yeai's calling was a good ono nftor
all.
Assisting the Misses Sharp were Mrs. Mo-
Cord , Mrs/ Dan Whnolor , Mis. Jinny McCormick -
Cormick , MM. Brady , Mrs. Bradford , Mrs.
William Pnxton , Miss Dundy , Miss Brown ,
Miss Chandler , Miss Wnkoloy , Miss Emily
Wakoloy , Miss Williams , Miss Doano , Mrs.
Rllnv and Miss Yost. , a bevy 'of handsome
women who gave additional Interest to the
occasion.
Mrs. Sharp assisted her daughter in re
ceiving , appearing in a gray silk trimmed
with cut stool and black luce.
Miss Sharp were a pretty gray crepe em-
btoldorod in pink , ttlmmod in green velvet
and pink silk'
Miss Ida Sharp , who has boon unable to
participate in the social life of Omaha as
much as she would Ilka on account of Illness ,
wore a black net and Jot.
Miss May Dundy , always n striking llguro
at any assemblage , was dlstlnu'iio in a rod
crepe and black Jot costume , red shoos.
Miss Emily Wakeloy looked particularly
pretty in a whlto silk costume , with rufllos of
Inco ; violets.
Miss Daisy Doano was attractive in a now
gown of green crepe , trimmed with Iliac
chiffon.
Miss Margaret Williams were green chiffon
fen , trimmed with spangles and silver fringe ,
silver slippers.
Miss Yost , gray crone , trim mod with
silver.
Miss Chandler , ono of the most lovely of
this season's debutantes , was gowned In
black China silk trimmed with rod roJos.
Miss Wakeley. white brocaded silk ,
trimmed with gold threads , a pretty nnd very
becoming costumo.
Mrs. McCord wns In black net and gold
passementerie.
Mrs. Bradford , who is particularly fasci
nating , were green and white silk , trimmed
with green chiffon.
MM. Brady , black lace and Jet.
MM. Harry McCormick , one of the most
charming of thojonng married women , wOre
white embroidered chiffon nnd rod roses.
Mrs. Remington , gray crepe ornamented
with heliotrope molro.
Mr } . Paxton , old pink China silk , trimmed
with bliiek laco.
Mrs. Boron Riley , lilac crepe and Jeweled
passementerie.
Miss. Georgio Sharp also assisted in enter
taining the guests gowiiud In .1 blue faille ,
simply mado.
Tbo decorations wcru simple although the
bow window in the second parlor was made
into a floral alcove wherein the punch bowl
was placed , provided over by Misses Emily
Wakoley , Margaret Williams nnd Daisy
Doano. In nn adjoining room Mcs. Bradford
and Mrs. Brady poured coffee , an orchestra
above stairs playing n concert program
throughout the afternoon.
Minor "Mention.
Mrs. II. W. Yates will leave this afternoon
for Chicago
Mrs. F. W. Wosbols gava a Kensington tea
yesterday afternoon.
Mr. nnd Mrs. Louis Littloflold entertained
nt dinner on Now Year's.
Mrs. T. Wollstcin nnd daughter of Chicago
are the guests of Mr. nnd-Mrs. E. Seligsohn.
Miss Suslo ColpoUor will start this after
noon for Now York to rcsumo her school
duties.
The engagement of Bishop George Worthington -
ington to Miss Milton of Boston Is an *
pounced.
Mrs. John D. Bormlngham will be at homo
on Fridays during January nt 9701 North
Kightoenth slreot.
Mrs. C. F. Catlln will glvo a high five
pnrtv In honor of Mrs. E. A , Thnyor
Wednesday afternoon.
MUs Agnes Bo > s of Leavonworth , Kan. , Is
visltinir with her cousins , the Mlssos Rich ,
at 1(114 ( Emmctt street.
Mrs L. E. Rock of Mllwnukcn Is In the
city , the guest of her sister , Mrs. Horn , at
2050 South Twentieth street.
Mrs. William E , Clarke will entertain the
Bon Ami card club on Monday availing nt
her rosidlnco , J'JIS Park avanuo.
Mr , and Mrs. Alexander Atkinson have
issued invitations for a recoptjon January 8 ,
to colobratt ) their silver woudlntf.
Miss Mattic Polack nnd Miss Carrie Ko5o
of St. Paul loft this morning for Sioux City
to attend a largo party on Monday.
Miss Lorn Cunning loaves Wednesday for
Cllftou , aHuburb of Cincinnati , where she
will attend the Sacred Heart academy.
Mrs. Aaron Cahn , MM. Martin Cahn nnd
Mrs , Albert Cr > hn will bo nt home on Tues
days In January at U ± ? . ' Fa main street.
Mr. and Mrs. Lucius Wakeloy , who spent
Christmas with Judge and MM. Wakuloy ,
have returned to their homo In Chicago.
Miss Eflls Hamuff will leave this aftor-
tiooil for Brooklyn , MUs P. M. Donnor for
York , Pa. , and Miss Lily Steel for Boston.
Yesterday afternoon- Miss May Hamilton
and Master Fred Hamilton entertained n
number of young friends at Hamilton place.
R. J , Dinning und family huvo gone to
Col fax , la. , that Mr , Dinning may take treat
ment with tlm minunil waters ot the springs.
Mr. Joe Barker Jr. , loft Saturday aflornn.m
for his school nt Knoxvlllo , III. Mr. Will
Cowln also returned yesterday to hist school.
MCSSM. Victor und Charles Uosowator
have returned to their schools , the former to
Columbia nnd the latter to Cornell uni
versity.
MUs May Burns is homo from Mount
Auburn Institute , spending her vacation with
her family and friends. She returns about
January U ,
Mr. William Lincoln McKay , ono of the
lights of Peru Normal school , returns to that
Institution on Tuesday after a pleasant holi
day recess.
Mrs. C. M. Hoffman ( nco Lulu Miller ) of
Columbus Is spending the holidays visiting
her father nnd mother at 1S07 North Sovon-
Uxmth stroot.
Nye C. Bowan of Cedar Rapids , Nob. , nnd
> MUn Mao E. Austin of Omaha were married
at bign noon by Rov. Jr. Duryea December
yi , at the parson ago.
Mrs. MarTurUln ami dtiuu'htar Stella , of
Ohio , niothnr nnd sister to Rev , J.JT. Turkic
ol this cltv , nro visiting nt the rosldonco ot
the lottur nt 511 Sol.tli Tivonl.v-llftU avcnuo.
The family of Colonel Dudley Kvnns , now
general superintendent of the cmtorn division
of \VVIU-Kiircu Kxpros * company , will
leave Monday for their now homo In Now
Yorit.
A letter from Mr , Nellie Burns nnsim.rn
states that ho U so fur recovered to start
home-ward thu latter Dirt of this \\uek nnd U
expected to reach Omaha about next Hatur-
iluy.Air.
Air. George W. Hnll of this cltv hns gouo
east to nttatul the funeral of his brother. Rov.
Alfred II. Hall of Mnrlden , Conn. , who died
nt his homo very suddenly of pneumonia last
Siturdny.
AlUs EtUon of Rock Island , Allss Van Put-
ten of Davenport nnd Aliss Hnrgous of Louis
ville , Ky , , are oipcctod the second week In
January , as tha mit'sts ot Allss Donao nnd
MUs Hmlly SVnkclcy.
Mr. nud MM. 13. 13. Nauijlo , ! 13'ii Cuinlng
street , entertained at dinner Now Y.cnr'a
eve Air. and Airs. A. P. Hopkins , .Madam
Hopkins. Air. nnd Airs. Fred W. Gray , Mr.
and AIM. J. U. Loll nor.
A qulot wedding occurred nt Blair , Nob. ,
on Monday , Ducembor US , the contracting
parties thereto being Air. Nelson Hnthaivuy
nnd Miss Ruby Folov ot Omnrm. They will
bo nt homo to their frlonds after January .
Mr. Thomas L. Beldon , whom many
Omaha people have reason to kindly remem
ber ns chief clerk nt the Hotel Orloins ,
Spirit L-ikt' . Is with the Hotel Hastnian , Hot
Springs , Ark. , for the winter season of IS'.ii.
The opening mooting of the Saratoga
Lyceum occurs on Wodncsdnyoveiilnirnoxtnt
Lyceum hall , North Twenty-fourth street.
An extended program 1ms been prepared for
the occasion to utilch the public nio cordially
Invited. ,
Tha Omaha guards' monthly In.ipocUon oc
curs tomorrow evening at the armory Com
pany drill nnd gattling gun drill from 8:15 : p.
m. to U p. m , Dancing from ( i p. m. to U p. m ,
Tlio presetted of nil thu honorary members Is
earnestly doslrcd.
Airs. D. H. Goodrich , who has benii suffer
ing from facial paralysis for some time past ,
loft for Chicago last work , where she will
.spend a fortnight with friends , in tha mean
time taking treatment from ono of Chicago's
famous specialists.
Madnino Randall will lecture ho fore tha
ladles of the Cloofan on thu afternoon ol
Saturday , January 1) ) , nt half past 2 o'clock , In
Pvthlus hall , Paxton block. Subject :
"Taino. " ' The public are cordially Invited , n
small admission fee being charged.
A delightful card paity was given In honor
of Will Counsmun nt his homo Saturday
evening. Among these present were Alissos
L. Harpstor , B. Elllngwood , C. Althousu , D.
Harpstor , AIossM. Miller , Tompsott , Conns-
man , Althouso , Cofllii , Harry Counsman and
some few others.
On Thursday noon , December 111 , by Rov.
Dr. Dewey nt uis residence , Nye C. Bowoti
of Codar" Rapids , Neb. , to AlUs Alno E.
Austin of Omaha. The newly wedded couple
loft tbat evening for Chicago nnd will visit
Ohio before they return during the latter
part of February.
Tlio opening ball dedication of the new
Alotropolltan club house will oce.lr Saturday
ovcninv , January lit. Very elaborate invita
tions are to bo sent out , and the event will
bo a ml loiter occasion in JowUh society cir
cles. The club house will bo completed by
the opening nlgtit.
The North Omaha Social club , which lias *
boon holding a series of dances nt Eifllng'a '
hnll , gave a masquerade Friday evening , It
being the tnst of tlio series. Thcro woio
about sixty couples present , about one-hall
ot whom wuro masked , nnd all enjoyed n
very pleasant evening ,
Aliss Alargarot Brown , who has boon homo
for the holidays , returns Sunday evening tu
Christian college. Columbia , Alo. , where she
completes her senior year in Juno , nt which
tltno it is hoped she will bring nwny creator
honoM than last yonr , when she received the
gold medal for the best Junior essay.
Airs E. L. Loraax wont to Chicago on Fi I-
day in Mr. Lotnax's special car. Airs. Lo-
max hns been very 111 , nervous prostration
following an attack of m darla. El orrecovery *
has been so slow that both Chicago and
Omaha puvMciuns ndvisod n change and she
will bo with her family In Chicago un'.H a
change for the better takes place.
Airs. R. A. Atwntor of Omnhn , who hns
been studying for some time In London and
Paris with a view of singltipopqra in Franco
and England , is now in Paris and expects to
make her debut in concert this month. Mrs.
Atwntei's stage nnmo Is Roginn , Nogotia'
lions nro in progress lo have Airs. Alwntor
sing in Italian opera next season nt Covcnt
Garden.
The homo of t.lr. and Airs. W. G. Cham
bers was thronged Noxv Year's afternoon bo-
twcon tha hours ot il and I ! . Thu following
matrons and maidens , handsomely gowned ,
proved most attractive nnd able assistants :
Mrs. W. S. Popplotou , Aliss Rawlos , Airs.
Charles L. Deuol , Aliss tlu.iglnnd. AllssLauia
Hoagland. Ihe Aliases Wadloisb , Alls * Bachc ,
Miss Leila Shears , Airs. Albert Cahn , Mrs ,
Martin Calm , Aliss Nettle Johnson und Misa
Louisa Johnson.
A verv social and pleasant high live party
was given nt the residence of Air. Will
Mnthows , 'J.Vill Dccaltir street , Now Year's
ove. Those present wereAllss Franlan
McGonignl , booby pri/o : Miss Ada Golden ,
flr.st prize ; Aliss Alabcl Mathow.s , Allss Ell.i
McGonlsr.il , Edith Malhows , Mlr.i Lilllo
Hollow , Aliss Grade Hall , Air. Bun Bales ,
booby priyo ; Air. Hurry Kane , Air. Edwnnl
Haywood , Air. Samuel Howe , first prl/oj
Air. Honrv Frituher , Mr. Will Alnthcws ,
Mr. Harry Burns.
Mr. nnd Airs. Yost entertained at cards
Tuesday evening Mr. and Mrs. Pr.tchoit ,
Air. nnd Airs. Morsoiunn , Mr. nnd Mr * . Bur
ton , Air. and Airs. Alorso , Air. and Airs. Ben.
nott , Air. and Mrs Cowln. Mr. and Airs.
Richardson , Air and Airs. Barker , Air. and
Mrs. Coutunt , Air. and Mrs. Yalos , Air. und
Airs. Wossols , Air. and Airs. AIoKenna , Mr.
and Mrs. Carrier. Mr. and Mrs. SnundcM ,
Air ami Airs. Aledny , Mr. nnd Alls. Wullaco ,
Air. nnd Airs Pock. MM. Cuitis , AlUs Sher
wood , Airs BrinkerholT , Alts. Beck with , Air.
Cm tor , Mi. Wood.
Airs. S. ninth , " .Vil Chicago street , In honor
of her twentieth wedding anniversary , wa- >
the recipient of a large nutnUor of tokens of
t'stuom , useful nnd ornamental , Thursday ,
December : J1. In the afternoon the follow Ing
ladies called upon Uor informally , but much
to the surptiso of tlio hostess : Mrs. R. R.
Grotto. Airs. Louis Holler , Mrs. Adler Mrs.
A Holler , Alis. Lee Heller , All's. B. Newman
man , Mrs. L. Bergman , Airs. U. Illlltr , Mii
Lee Rothschild , Mrs. N. Rothschild. Mrs. I.
KalAirs. . W. Rothschild.Airs. M. S. Benson ,
Airs. t. Oborfoldur , Air , * . T. GooU.
Miss Sopplo StandUh entertained at high
live Wednesday evening nt her home , 'J/iJl
St. AInry's avenue , In honor of her friend ,
Miss McKowon of Sioux City , In. Vorv
dainty refreshments were sened about 11
o'clock , after which dancing was indulged in
until a late hour. The iruosta were as fol
lows : Misses Clnni Olark'son , Alnud Church ,
Ada Parker , AlabqJ Hake , I3vu Manchester ,
Dutchor , Alnrgnret Dutcher , Donaldson ,
Jcnnio Donaldson , Hornborgor , lOvuin nnd '
Aliss McKowon of Sioux ( 'lly. Messrs.
Aloyor , Tuttle , Uroxol , Knou&c , Conrad ,
Whorrltto. Beaten , Woodward , Baldwin ,
SlandUh , Hake , Date , Ricu and Qua Law-
i once.
It .seems 10 bo more and more dlMleult tc
keep the older young men in the ranks of thu
alwnys-to-bo-dopendcd-upon dancing men
They plead business as an excuse. Too much
dancing and late hours robs them , they say ,
ol time that should ou devoted to rest after
their woik. "They have their fortunes to
make , nnd hence they must not play , " The
early Hoiuon finds them ready enough for
HOI hit pleasures , but as soon as the pace bu-
comes rapid many of them bccomo tinentliu-
slnstlu and the brunt fnlls upon the youthi
who have Juit entered society within tha
past few years Those latter may he ac
counted luyky this year , for the bevy ol
young girls uro as pretty und bright ns could
bo , enough HO , one would think , tu make the
ambitious and busy young inou forgot tholi
ambition.
On Wednesday of last week Clarence ,
' Grace and Jean Mhurston entertained nfty ol
Ihuir younger friends at n "Jack Horner'a
Pie" party. They were assisted In receiving
by their grandparents , parents ami their
governess. After thu guests had nil arrived
n Him nf march was formed and directed into
the fiont parlor , when ) upon n low
table within the leach of the
tiniest guest , was nn enormous pie. The
center of the upper crust wns lifted off nnd
ono by ono each child Inserted Its hand aud
drew forth n "plum. " Them were .fifty ot
these "plums , " odtiU ono different from oil
the others. Each one was securely tied wltb
orange "baby" ribbon attached to a small
safety pin so the little souvenir could In
pinned upon Its possessor and not havn to be
carried In the hand. Later n dancing party
was given to V 0 of their vouisjf friends , tha
children boiutr < ut homo promptly nt 7
o'clock.